[Elecraft] Re: Just how good is the K2?

[K6CTW]

Brad,

I think the K2 is the far better radio than the Yaesu FT1000-MP Field for 
general ham radio use.  I have the FT1000MP with the InRad mod to the front 
end and the keying mod (to clean that up) and every crystal/mechanical filter 
that Yaesu makes in it for the 1st and 2nd IF and even the 500 Hz filter in 
the secondary receiver and the super stability VCO.  It is an exceptional 
contest radio, but it still does not quite equal the receiver in my K2.  This 
is especially noticable around very strong stations, where the "bleed thru" 
on the FT1000 is not a problem on the K2.  Also, the DSP unit makes this 
receiver even better.  Thus for QRP contesting, the rig I choose is the K2.

For SWL, the easy frequency agility of the Yaesu FT1000-MP and the 
synchronous AM makes this a great AM receiver.  Also, for chasing DX, where 
they are running splits, the FT1000 is much nicer to use with the headphone 
audio from both receivers available simultaneously (my only wish to make the 
K2 perfect). I also like the FT1000-MP for RTTY/AMTOR where, with my PK232 it 
is a real winner.

If I had only one radio though, it would be the K2/100 because you really 
can't live on QRP alone. Add in the superb noise blanker, SSB, 160 
Meter/Second Receive antenna, and DSP and you will have a radio that will 
still be tops for years to come.  And the best part is that you can 
fix/modify it yourself!

Good luck on whatever you choose, but definitely give us K2 folks a shout 
when you hear us on.

73,

Ken Miller K6CTW/VE7CTW